UPWK.NASDAQUpwork, INC

Form 4: Upwork Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Marie Olivier Reports Stock Transactions

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4


Chief Accounting Officer of Upwork Inc., Marie Olivier, reports the vesting and sale of restricted stock units to cover tax obligations.

Summary

  • Marie Olivier, Chief Accounting Officer of Upwork Inc., reported transactions involving common stock and restricted stock units (RSUs).
  • On May 18, 2024, RSUs vested, resulting in the acquisition of 1,427 and 1,200 shares of common stock.
  • Also on May 18, 2024, 1,427 and 1,200 RSUs were converted into common stock.
  • On May 20, 2024, 998 shares were sold at a weighted average price of $11.6086 per share to cover tax withholding obligations.
  • Following these transactions, Olivier directly owns 9,194 shares of common stock and 8,400 RSUs.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document reflects routine transactions related to executive compensation and does not contain information that would significantly impact investor sentiment positively or negatively.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common in publicly traded companies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Executive compensation packages often include restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest over time, aligning executive incentives with long-term company performance.
  • Selling shares to cover tax obligations upon vesting of RSUs is a standard practice among executives in publicly traded companies.
  • Similar transactions are regularly reported by executives at companies like Fiverr and Guru, which operate in the same industry as Upwork.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transactions have a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as they are related to executive compensation and tax obligations.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/18/2022Start date for vesting of 1,427 RSUs in equal quarterly installments over four years.
05/18/2023Start date for vesting of 1,200 RSUs in equal quarterly installments over three years.
05/18/2024Vesting date for 1,427 and 1,200 RSUs.
05/20/2024Date of sale of 998 shares to cover tax obligations.
05/21/2024Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

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